A summer of childhood and play
This summer is all about childhood and play at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.
Make a paper kite or boat at Blists Hill Victorian Town as you enjoy the kinds of games played by Victorian children, experiments with bits and bobs to make mechanical toys at Enginuity or make toys from clay at Coalport China Museum. A highlight of the holidays is our annual steam gala.
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Guttersnipes and Urchins
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN | Try your hand at old-fashioned games, and get creative making your own kite, hat or boat
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Magical Mechanical Toys
ENGINUITY | Make your own mechanical toy using a series of moving parts including cams, levers and springs
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Clay Play!
COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM | Get your hands dirty at our animals and boats themed drop-in clay modelling workshops
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Steam Gala
9-10 August 2025
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Industrial Revolution as the streets of Blists Hill are brought to life by a variety of visiting Steam Engines.
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Jackfield Tile Museum
Take the Tile Trail around the gallery and take part in a tile decorating workshop (additional charges apply)
Guttersnipes & Urchins
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN
19 July - 1 September 2025
Try your hand at old-fashioned games, and get creative making your own kite, hat or boat.
Clay Play!
COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM
19 July - 7 September 2025 | 11am - 3pm
Get your hands dirty at our animals and boats themed drop-in clay modelling workshops
Magical Mechanical Toys
ENGINUITY
30 July - 31 August 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Make your own mechanical toy using a series of moving parts including cams, levers and springs
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